Game story
In Week 3 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-24, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 20–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -10.10 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. McCown (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| New York Jets | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. McCown · New York Jets · Passing · +8.74 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4 J. Kearse · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5 A. Stewart · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
- 6 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 L. Thomas · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 8 J. Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. McCown — NYJ · Passing
J. McCown posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.11 EPA) came from New York Jets: (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — R. Anderson (J. McCown pass)
- New York Jets — B. Powell
- Miami Dolphins — D. Parker (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q2 37:21) — (7:21) 7-C.Catanzaro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 69 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 31:42) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 24:52); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 24:48) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q3 16:38) — (1:38) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 11-D.Parker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-32-J.Burris, Defensive Holding, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-V.Taylor), Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- New York Jets (Q2 40:06) — (10:06) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 14-J.Kerley ran ob at MIA 28 for 14 yards.
- New York Jets (Q1 46:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown sacked at MIA 44 for -5 yards (50-A.Branch).
- New York Jets (Q2 41:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 18-A.Stewart to MIA 42 for 24 yards (47-K.Alonso).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Brooks at NYJ 15. 23-T.Brooks pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 13 yards (14-J.Landry).
- New York Jets (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire right tackle to NYJ 43 for 6 yards (41-B.Maxwell). FUMBLES (41-B.Maxwell), RECOVERED by MIA-45-M.Hull at 50. 45-M.Hull to 50 for no gain. 45-M.Hull pass short left to 20-
- New York Jets (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-V.Taylor), Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Quarterback report card
J.Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Cutler (Miami Dolphins) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.10 total EPA
- J.McCown (New York Jets) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +19.9% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.260 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.228 | +0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.541 | -0.286 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.260 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 67.1% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -21.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -4.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. McCown (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. McCown (NYJ) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 37:21 · MIA 22 · Score 0-3
(7:21) 7-C.Catanzaro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 31:51 · MIA 69 · Score 0-9
(1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 31:42 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 24:52 · MIA 1 · Score 0-16
(9:52) 79-B.Qvale and 97-L.Thomas reported in as eligible. 29-B.Powell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane r - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 24:48 · MIA 15 · Score 0-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 16:38 · MIA 4 · Score 0-20
(1:38) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-20
(:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 11-D.Parker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-32-J.Burris, Defensive Holding, declined.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20-6 in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 6, New York Jets 20 (MIA 6-20 NYJ) in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 6, New York Jets 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (J. McCown pass) (Q2 31:51) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q3 24:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 0:06) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 37:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 16:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins), 53.1% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.10 total passing EPA. J. McCown (New York Jets), 64.3% completion, +19.9% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
J. McCown (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +8.74 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.11 EPA): (1:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-R.Anderson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.4%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
New York Jets
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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